There are two things that should tug at any feeling heart string – a sick child and a sick animal. Not only are they suffering from the discomfort of the ailment, but both share a somewhat confused aspect, as if unsure why they are being punished in this way. Depending upon the age, you can … More The herd falls ill
Never underestimate the power of leverage on a horse’s head. A recent Facebook post, by a trainer recognized by many as upholding classical standards, showed the power leverage can have. The post was regarding a young mare and her transformation over a few short lessons. The mare traveled in an inverted fashion under her somewhat … More Leverage
For a change of pace, we set up an obstacle course this week. It was a combination of things you might see in Working Equitation and Western Trail classes. I worked Coffee on Sunday, interjecting the obstacles here and there. He took them all in stride, with the exception of a pile of logs. On … More Coffee Calls the Shots
Just over a year ago I was pining for a horse to ride. The result of my subsequent search was the entry of Roxie into our family. This was, unfortunately, followed immediately by the longest and wettest rainy season in more than twenty years. So, it was not until late this spring that I discovered … More My kingdom for a … saddle!
You stroll out for the evening chores. The last streaks of fuchsia still decorate the sky, and the cool Delta breeze brushes past your face. You smile as you glance toward the peaceful chicken coop, surveying the surrounding greenery and … a pretty paint mare gazing peacefully toward you, while she calmly munches her ill … More How can you be mad?
If you stay around the horse world for any length of time you will probably hear generalizations about other areas of the horse world. “All Dressage riders have hard hands.” “Western pleasure riders can’t sit anything past a jog.” “Event riders all hate Dressage.” The phrases you’ve heard may differ, but it’s likely that you … More A Tale of Two Barns
Horse Crazy Once Again 